I walked into a screening of Katherine Heigl's new movie "One for the Money" expecting to roll my eyes over the contrived romantic comedy I had already seen Heigl do countless times. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns
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February 3, 12:12 am
Typecasting undermines Hollywood talent
Arts, Arts Columns
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February 2, 12:32 am
Joy Sticks: _Video games provide players with an escape to an alternate reality_
I've said it before, but I'll say it again: Video games have an innate ability to submerge the player in the world of the game. Read more...
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February 1, 12:43 am
Artscapes: A brief yet enjoyable ride on Angels Flight Railway in Downtown Los Angeles
At first glance, Angels Flight has the look of a fanciful theme park trolley. Read more...
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Angels Flight was designed in 1901 by Colonel J.W. Eddy. The turn-of-the century funicular railway was among the first cultural landmarks dedicated in Los Angeles.
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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January 31, 12:18 am
TV shows unite finicky audiences
I never expected my mother to betray me. But there it was on the front page of the local newspaper's arts and entertainment section. My mom had revealed to a reporter that I was a television control freak. Read more...
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UP ALL NIGHT — “New Year’s Eve” Episode 113 — Pictured: (l-r) Delaney prince as Amy, Christina Applegate as reagan, Will Arnett as Chris — Photo by: Colleen Hayes/NBC
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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January 31, 12:13 am
Soundbite: "Easy Way Out"
"Easy Way Out," Virgin Forest's latest album since its debut LP "Joy Atrophy," is one of those albums that seems to give direct insight into the band's feelings and does not hold anything back. Read more...
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Universal Studios
Arts, Arts Columns
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January 30, 12:10 am
Lana Del Rey’s poor “˜SNL’ performance too, shall pass
Several years ago, Ashlee Simpson had her infamous "Saturday Night Live" lip-syncing incident, which led to a brief but explosive online chastising. Read more...
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Interscope Records
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January 26, 11:46 pm
Nicki Minaj’s new music video shows that her alter ego, Roman, is not as creative
Nicki Minaj, riding the wave of her breakout success from her debut album, "Pink Friday," released a new track this week called "Stupid Hoe," and within the first 24 hours got 4.8 million hits on VEVO, breaking the website's record for the most-viewed music video premiere. Read more...